When You're Hungry Nine Meals in Three Days, Even a Supreme Bone Turns into Skin and Bones

How did he know about the Purple Void Sect and Clear Moon Long Song?

A carefully laid trap? A secret realm?

Although Meng Yutong knew this was Lin Heng's inner voice, she could not help feeling surprised.

Some time ago, she had represented Green Pavilion Pavilion at an invitation gathering held by the Heavenly Secret Sect, where she learned that the long-vanished Kingdom-Destroying Secret Realm had resurfaced. Among those involved were sects such as the Purple Void Sect and Clear Moon Long Song.

After discussion, every sect would send powerful experts to lead teams into the secret realm and explore the ruins of the Kingdom-Destroying Secret Realm.

Was he saying she would be plotted against and framed over this matter?

Meng Yutong tilted her head, lightly tapping her jade-like finger against her lips as she sank into thought.

Before long, the Body Purification and Bone Testing concluded, and Lin Heng followed the three women out of the main hall.

Only after the three of them had left did the other disciples in the hall dare to begin discussing it.

"Haha, just as expected. This kid doesn't have a shred of cultivation talent. I'm starting to wonder whether he's really the Sect Leader's son."

"There's no need to doubt that, but it is rather enviable that this kid gets to enter Fairy Cloud Peak."

"You envy him for going there to cultivate spirit fields? As far as I know, Fairy Cloud Peak doesn't even have any spirit fields. Take a guess what he'll be doing there?"

"You mean..."

After a while, three women and one man crossed Flying Cloud Bridge and arrived directly at the summit of Fairy Cloud Peak.

Looking down from above, its magnificent palaces and broad Training Ground complemented one another, forming a single grand complex.

Including Lin Heng and a handful of Miscellaneous Servant Disciples, Fairy Cloud Peak had only a dozen or so people. Of those, only the five Senior Sisters and Ye Tian counted as Personal Disciples.

As for Miscellaneous Servant Disciples, to put it bluntly, they were unpaid laborers. Whether they could ever become regular disciples was another matter entirely.

First Senior Sister, along with Third Senior Sister and Fifth Senior Sister—the pair of sister beauties—were training outside. At present, only Fourth Sister Yun Yao, Second Senior Mu Liuxi, and Sixth Senior Ye Tian remained in the sect.

The moment the group of four arrived before Fragrant Cloud Hall, they saw Ye Tian already waiting beyond the edge of the platform.

Just moments ago, he had learned through unofficial channels that Meng Yutong had accepted Lin Heng as her disciple.

"Greetings, Master."

"Mm."

Meng Yutong glanced at him. Perhaps influenced by Lin Heng's inner words, her tone was not as gentle as usual, and she merely gave a faint response.

"Master, Senior Sisters, this must be Junior Brother Lin Heng, correct?"

"Greetings, Senior Brother Ye. Senior Brother truly has an extraordinary bearing. I hope Senior Brother will look after me in the future!"

Lin Heng replied in an exceedingly respectful manner.

I've already lowered my head and greeted you. You're not allowed to kill me later.

"Of course. If Junior Brother has any problems, you may come find me at any time."

Stop, stop. Forget finding you. There's no need for this fake politeness. In a moment, won't you just mock my background and talent, hoping Master and Senior Sisters will laugh at me?

There's nothing I can do about Master and Senior Sisters favoring you right now. My Heaven-Defying Comprehension hasn't revealed itself yet. Ye Tian has been with them for so many years—why would they side with a newcomer like me!

It's just like back in school. Teachers and classmates only liked students with good grades. Why would they care about a poor student like him?

What is this guy thinking? Junior Brother Ye has no grudge against you. Why would he mock you?

Just as the three women thought this, Ye Tian spoke up.

"I heard about Junior Brother Lin's situation. Growing up in the Remote Frontier Lands wasn't your fault. I'm sure it has tempered you enough to become strong."

"So what if you have no talent for cultivation? As long as you work hard, with Master's guidance, your future won't be too bad. At the very least, it will be far better than drifting about outside."

"Hehe." Lin Heng tugged at the corner of his mouth. "Senior Brother is right."

That unreliable Sect Leader Dad was the one who lost me. I really can't be blamed for having no talent!

Try going hungry nine meals in three days from childhood. Even a Supreme Bone would turn into skin and bones.

After hearing his inward complaints, Meng Yutong and the other two women were slightly shaken.

That was right.

Could this really be blamed on him?

It truly was the Sect Leader's fault for being unreliable, focusing only on fighting his enemies before leaving his own son behind. By the time he turned back to search, the child was already gone.

Either human traffickers had deliberately carried him away, or a passerby had assumed he was an abandoned infant and picked him up.

Lin Heng had even once doubted whether he was truly his father's biological son.

What kind of place were the Remote Frontier Lands? People often starved to death or froze to death there. The fact that Lin Heng had survived until now was already no easy feat.

Meng Yutong stopped walking and said in a cool voice, "Enough, Tian'er. Do not bring this matter up again. Since I have accepted him as my disciple, I will naturally teach him with care."

She had not expected Ye Tian to truly bring up his upbringing. Those were not the words one should use to comfort someone.

"Yes!"

Lin Heng was rather surprised. Why was this different from what he had imagined? Shouldn't his two Senior Sisters, who looked down on him, be joining Ye Tian in mocking him next?

Shouldn't Master be standing there like a wooden post, pretending she had heard nothing?

He turned his head for another look.

Yun Yao tilted her head slightly, while Mu Liuxi cast her gaze aside. Neither of them showed any intention of speaking.

Just when Meng Yutong thought Lin Heng would feel grateful, she heard a different voice.

Fine, teach me then. Since Master said she'll teach me with care, let's see if she can be a good spiritual mentor!

"Hiss!!"

Yun Yao clenched her fists, truly wanting to lift her leg and kick him. Could his inner thoughts be even slightly normal?

Meng Yutong's long lashes fluttered. Completely baffled, she pondered the meaning of that sentence. Coupled with Lin Heng's somewhat strange smile, she somehow felt that "spiritual mentor" did not sound quite right.

"Lin Heng, since you have entered my sect, I shall bestow something upon you. This is the Heavenly Chart. Pour your consciousness into it, and you will be able to establish a connection with it."

"Heavenly Chart?"

Lin Heng was slightly stunned. What was going on? Why was she suddenly giving him something?

He did not remember there being such a step.

**Ding! System plot prompt!**

Heavenly Chart: The most widely circulated encyclopedia in the All Heavens. It records appraisals of all manner of rare treasures, as well as the derivation and evolution of fortunes. Put simply, it can help cultivators quickly identify unfamiliar objects before them and estimate their true value and effects.

Congratulations, Host, for intercepting the protagonist's treasure. You have obtained Foundation Stabilizing Pill ×5.

Huh?

Ye Tian, Yun Yao, and the others were stunned!

Master had actually bestowed this treasure upon Lin Heng. One had to know that a single Heavenly Chart had once sold for the sky-high price of five thousand Spirit Stones at an Auction.

Ye Tian's eyes were filled with unwillingness. He had asked Master for this item many times without success, yet she was giving it to this Lin Heng.

Was it merely because he was the Sect Leader's son?

The group entered the hall. The great hall was brightly lit, and two Miscellaneous Servant Disciples were sorting through Scrolls.

Lin Heng, meanwhile, played with the Heavenly Chart in his hand as he silently stood behind them.

He was somewhat surprised. This did not quite match the sharp-tongued, cold-iceberg persona described to him. After suddenly doing something like this, he actually felt strangely unaccustomed to it.

If you're giving a meeting gift, then give a meeting gift. But at least use your brain. In a few days, you'll be taking Ye Tian and your beloved disciples into the secret realm to explore. Have you ever considered why the Heavenly Secret Sect would tell the Green Pavilion Sect about such a good opportunity?

Because the Green Pavilion Sect is wealthy and powerful? Because you, Meng Yutong, are a Return to Void True Lord? The Kingdom-Destroying Secret Realm has been absent for a hundred years. The Purple Void Sect and Clear Moon Long Song are more or less connected to the Heavenly Secret Sect. Think about it. Anyone can tell there's a problem here.

Meng Yutong sat in her chair, leaning slightly forward, a rare trace of gravity appearing on her face.

"Disciples, what are your thoughts regarding the Kingdom-Destroying Secret Realm?"

"Master, is this true?"

Mu Liuxi asked.

"Of course. At the Heavenly Secret Sect gathering the day before yesterday, I discussed this matter with the Purple Void Sect and other major sects. The shifting stars over a hundred years caused the Kingdom-Destroying Secret Realm to vanish for a century. This time is an opportunity unseen in a hundred years."

"If we miss this chance, who knows when the secret realm will appear again."

Yun Yao and Mu Liuxi fell into thought. Clearly, Lin Heng's earlier inner words had affected them; perhaps the Kingdom-Destroying Secret Realm truly had a trap waiting for the Green Pavilion Sect.

Seeing that the two women remained silent, Ye Tian answered, "Master, I believe this matter is well worth pursuing. The Heavenly Secret Sect's Stellar Divination Art is renowned far and wide. Those who find the way through its trials attain the Dao. Though the Kingdom-Destroying Secret Realm is perilous, throughout the ages, all who obtained its opportunities possessed the potential to become immortals."

"How could we possibly miss it? Even if Fairy Cloud Peak does not go, the other peaks will naturally send people."

The underlying meaning was that Fairy Cloud Peak had finally swallowed this piece of meat; how could it spit it back out so easily?

Hey, hey, hey! Master, talk all you want, but why are you leaning your body forward? You suddenly have two extra points of pressure, and the table is being crushed out of shape.

There are still four people watching right in front of you. How are Second Senior Sister and Fourth Sister supposed to feel?

At the table, Meng Yutong and Yun Yao, who had been listening to Ye Tian's answer, both froze upon hearing the sudden inner voice.

What table being deformed? What did he mean, how were they supposed to feel?

The three women lowered their heads in unison for a look.

Then!

Bastard!

Shameless!

Lecher!